Many of my favorite recipes come from my friend Kristen from Around The Fit Table – you have to try this one! It won’t disapoint! These fiber and protein packed pancakes are gluten and refined sugar free. Designer Protein Vanilla Praline Whey is the perfect compliment to the sweet carrots and ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger […]
Chips, fries, bread, rice, noodles. Since these carb-heavy items can spike blood sugar, when eating to be Metabolically Efficient, we “periodize nutrients” based on your individual goals. But that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your dreams of pasta and fried rice. Get started with these 11 substitutes for simple carbohydrates that work […]
This is so easy! Feel free to use the nuts and seeds you like – but this is what I use (and I don’t always measure) 1/4 cup of each: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts Add in 1/8 cup flax and chia A dash of sea salt – mix in Cuisinart – may take […]
Simple Paleo Banana Pancakes – adapted from Paleo Grubs Serves 1 – this is a great pre workout breakfast – However, to keep it Metabolically Efficient, I would add another egg or two on the side, and some ghee or butter to the pancake – or some nut butter! Yummm. Top with a few sliced […]
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Parfait – recipe courtesy of Kristen Larimer Makes 1 serving 1 recipe Carrot Cake Chia Pudding 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated 3 ounces whole fat, plain Greek yogurt (I used Sohha Tangy Savory Yogurt) 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut 1/4 ounce hazelnuts, toasted and crushed 1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon […]
One of my friends/athletes created this recipe – and its amazing! I love when athletes create fun Metabolically Efficient meals!! Side note: She does freeze the coconut milk in ice cube trays and then adds it in – I also added some chia seeds to my version – this is a recipe you will want […]
Super easy for a quick lunch or dinner – even breakfast! Recipe adapted from Paleo Grubs Serves 1 or 2 depending on appetite! Ingredients 1 medium or large avocado 2 small eggs salt, black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 425 F. Slice avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon […]
These paleo english muffins take only 2 minutes in the microwave and are a great grain free addition to your breakfast. They are delicious! Author: Gina Matsoukas Serves: 1 Macronutrients: Carbs 10.4, Protein 13.3, Fat 26.8 Ingredients: ¼ cup almond or cashew flour 1 tablespoon coconut flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon kosher […]
